The Scotch Collie is named as such because the breed is descended from dogs living in Scotland and northern England. The Scotch Collie was originally used for herding sheep and guarding livestock. Its protective nature...
The Great Dane is also known as the Danish Hound or German Mastiff. It is recognised immediately because of its huge size but it also has a gentle nature. Despite its name, the breed originates in Germany and...
In order to breed you will need to have a bitch in season and a suitable stud dog. It can be hard to tell if your bitch is ready to mate; sometimes the only sure way to tell is to put her with the stud dog and see what...
The Boston Terrier was created by blending the American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer, English Bulldog, English Bull Terrier and the French Bulldog. This breed originated in the United States of America. They are a small to...
The Šarplaninac dog breed is also known as the Sharplaninec, the Yugoslav Shepherd Dog and the Sharr Mountain Dog. The breed was first known as the Illyrian Shepherd Dog based on the ancient name of the region where it...
Most dog breeders will agree that finding the right home for their puppies is one of the most important parts of the breeding process. You want to be sure that it will be the best place for them to spend the rest of...
The most common places to find a dog in the US are the Department of Animal Control (Animal Shelter), Breeder Rescue Groups, Breeders, Newspaper ads, or Pet Stores. The Animal Shelter, Humane Society, Newspaper and Pet...
There is no set age for when a dog is considered elderly (senior). However, veterinarians will refer to dogs as being senior when they are in their last third of their normal life expectancy. In general most small to...
Owners should try to serve dogs the freshest food available, in variety and moderation. Canned dog food contains more meat protein than dry dog food. However, some people supplement it with organic meats and steamed...
Basic training for dogs usually includes some sort of obedience training; learning to sit, stay, come and walk nicely on the lead without pulling ( HYPERLINK “; ). Training should commence as soon as possible and...
Socialization includes interacting with the dog through play, grooming, praise and generally providing love for the dog ( HYPERLINK “; ). “The purpose of socialization is to be able to take your dog any place, any...
The first known organized effort to prevent/save animals from cruelty was formed in Britain in 1824. It was recognized and renamed, with the permission of Queen Victoria, as the Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty...
There are many pros and cons to dog ownership. Dogs can be playmates and confidants for children. Children can learn a lot if they are taught the proper way to care for a dog: gentleness, responsibility, empathy...
Neutering is a surgical procedure used to describe the removal of sexual organs of dogs. However, neutering is more commonly used to refer to the de-sexing of male dogs. Ideally, neutering should be done before six...
When integrating cats and dogs always supervise them until you know they will get along. Make sure the dog understands that the cat is a part of the family and not a play object or prey. It is important to keep the dog...
There are numerous circumstances that could lead to your dog becoming lost. Whether the dog is lost, runs away, or is stolen, clear identification is a valuable asset in the recovery process. Dogs should have at least...
Dog owners must provide a safe environment for their dogs. If you purchase a puppy, it is best to keep them in a contained and supervised area until they are at least six months old. This will give you time to train...
Health is an implicit concern for dogs. Although there have been tremendous advances in veterinary products to treat bacterial and viral infections within dogs, there is still some concerns about inherited conditions (...
Foster care volunteers provide temporary care for dogs on behalf of animal shelters. They donate their time, energy, and home to dogs in need. They also prepare animals for adoption through socialization. To become a...
Dogs need vegetables in their diets as well as meat. In addition, some dogs also enjoy fruits. If you serve a dog fruits and vegetables they should be chopped up, as whole fruits and vegetables may be difficult for them...
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